The Haines Borough Assembly on Tuesday trimmed proposed rate increases for using Lutak Dock.
Business representatives had met with borough manager Mark Earnest to share their concerns about the ordinance, which could have increased wharfage to $7.50 per ton for general cargo, up from $2; and the rate for explosives and other hazardous cargo to $20, from $8.
“We have worked over the last two weeks on this, and I think we’re closer,” said real…

